is there anyway I can copy the userinit.exe file from another system into the flash drive then also copy it to the necessary drive on the infected computer Report Daniel- Jan Slightly Harder Fix: This fix is the one that ended up working to fix John's computer. is that D drive ?if so you have to type in all of the followingd:\frst.exe"think like dos days" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites invected2010 New The solution is expand d:\i386\userinit.ex_ c:\windows\system32\ or if you CD into \windows\system32 expand d:\i386\userinit.ex_ . http://itechnologysolutionsllc.com/windows-7/windows-7-windows-xp-dual-boot-error-loading-operating-system.php

Nicki Report flatboat› yengiang - Mar 9, 2009 10:03PM Thanks guys. You know what to do with that address, don't you? Next change the value to read C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe Now close the registry editor, and go back to recovery console to put your original registry back. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER. 5. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/555648

I don't have the XP boot disc, but I do have Knoppix and it's my first time using it (go easy on me please).

In the text, you wrote "unix regedit tool as above", I just can not find it from your hyperlink.

This was a nasty virus/trojan.

Evert December 25, 2011 Great man!!! Report vinny› Daniel - Jan 31, 2010 11:22AM Yeah, the only problem is that I have a Gateway laptop which doesnt have a CD driver, so I cant use repair/boot cd's... by changing "c" into "x" it creates a loop right back to the "log on" page. Windows Xp Auto Logoff After Inactivity Thanks Report suhaimimd› SNoWDoGG - Jan 5, 2010 08:18PM Thanks.

I sucsess to repair my friend computer. Windows Xp Automatically Logs Off Please make attention over the fields where you used Khmer language – even google translate couldn’t help me understand what’s written  Once again – GREAT BLOG ! ឆ្លើយតប me | I've tried the Safe Mode and the Networking Mode, but it wouldn't log me into my admin account either. Report lsi-92- May 23, 2010 07:49AM Current malware seems to trash userinit's registry key as well as the file, userinit.exe.

why I am denied access I have no clue- I log on as Administrator. Windows 7 Logs Off Immediately After Login Domain Report Bwdjai- Aug 2, 2009 05:07PM I send hearty thanks for this nuggett. type expand h:\i386\userinit.ex_ c:\windows\system32 exit then reboot see if it logs on. I just expanded it to c:\ and than copied it to the right place using: copy c:\userinit.exe c:\windows\system32\ Report jfourtymm21› the_apocalypse - Jun 14, 2009 11:13AM Thanks, I just copied the

Im using a phone to write this! I tried to go back into the recovery console but now it says I need a admin password even though I didn't have one before. Report VSK› yengiang - Apr 10, 2009 06:06PM Hey guys I have tried all of the solutions above. news I also tried to repair it using windows xp but it doesn't do anything.

In that type "administrator" in the name field and leave blank password field press "OK". Windows 7 Logging Off Automatically any suggestions? Thank you for illuminating the missing file!

I know it's a lot to ask, but like most here, i'm having trouble. If you believe this post is offensive or violates the CNET Forums' Usage policies, you can report it below (this will not automatically remove the post). I am happy but I don't have any explanation for that simple solution. More about the author Report Chuck› Robes - Apr 16, 2009 11:34AM Why should he have to explain something in so much detail?

I'm here to provide a solution. Report VISHNU› SNoWDoGG - Apr 27, 2009 12:57PM thanking you, I used this and I am sucCessful Report ledbeck› SNoWDoGG - Apr 30, 2009 02:54PM this worked on the first try Then do I just put the disc in my "bad" computer, start it up and it will let me fix it by adding the strings discussed here? Changed Directory (CD) to /windows/system32 3.

u can now delete the second xp by going to my computer properties and start up and recovery tab edit the notpad there Report LuLu- Jan 14, 2010 11:09AM The constant What a pain in the nutsack Report Restorator› SNoWDoGG - Feb 5, 2009 07:46AM After file userinit.exe was replaced all work ok. So the problems is After you clean the viruses you won't be able to log on to your windows desktop. SOME PIPS CANNOT BE TRUSTED.

It seems like I get more and more requests for help as time goes on. I gotcha! ឆ្លើយតប Maly | ខែ​មីនា 5, 2009 ម៉ោង 11:52 ល្ងាច Hello…. ឆ្លើយតប ឆ្លើយ​តប Cancel reply Enter your comment here... I dont know any, but u try. 2) make a copy of original userinit.exe in ur WINDOWS\system32 3) Login regulary, should works!